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Hungary 1957, 100th Anniversary of the First Hungarian Postage Stamp
common1945-1980

Hungary 1957, 100th Anniversary of the First Hungarian Postage Stamp

Hungary · 1957 · 2 Ft

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first Hungarian postage stamp. The design features a reproduction of the 1857 2-kreuzer stamp, which depicted a mail coach, superimposed over a modern-day mail truck, symbolizing the evolution of postal services over a century.

Issued in 1957, this stamp celebrates a key milestone in Hungarian postal history, linking the Austro-Hungarian imperial past with the then-current Hungarian People's Republic's postal system.

Catalog Numbers

sg1468
scott1198
michel1517

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.